noun · neutral
technique
/tɛkˈniːk/tech·NIQUE
a way of carrying out a particular task, especially one requiring skill; the method of performing something
Examples
“To lift safely, you must learn the correct technique.”
“Her swimming technique improved dramatically after coaching.”
“Coaches focus on technique before increasing intensity.”
Band 8 sentence
“Before increasing his workload, the physiotherapist corrected his lifting technique to prevent injury.”
Collocations
- proper technique
- master a technique
- technique drills
Word family
Common mistakes
He improved his skill in swimming.→He improved his technique in swimming.
She needs a good technique to jump.→She needs good technique to jump.
Say it for a higher band
5method→6skill→7+technique
Synonyms
method
Easily confused
skill
“His technique is excellent, but he still needs more power.”
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